US Bridges

US 71 SEC.02-10.69 over Rocky Creek

Good

Miller County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI NW JCT SH 237 · Structure no. 0000000000A0602

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,504
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 71 SEC.02-10.69 over Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 71 SEC.02-10.69 over Rocky Creek in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 97 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,504 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 71 SEC.02-10.69
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.2 MI NW JCT SH 237
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates33.38348, -93.99619
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,504 (2018)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 71 SEC.02-10.69 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is US 71 SEC.02-10.69 over Rocky Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 71 SEC.02-10.69 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 4,504 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 71 SEC.02-10.69 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 71 SEC.02-10.69 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.